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Trains from Birmingham New Street to Plymouth (PLY)

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19

train journeys
per day

174

miles (280 kms)

3hrs 31 mins

fastest journey

05:25 / 23:31

first / last train

14

direct trains

2

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Birmingham New Street to Plymouth (PLY)

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On a typical weekday there are 19 scheduled rail journeys between Birmingham New Street and Plymouth , with 14 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 5 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Birmingham New Street to Plymouth is approximately 174 miles (280 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 6 mins.

CrossCountry, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Birmingham New Street and Plymouth.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Birmingham New Street to Plymouth. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 31 mins.

Journeys from Birmingham New Street to Plymouth Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:25
    4 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    09:39
    Birmingham New Street
    Plymouth
    Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:37
    4 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    10:31
    Birmingham New Street
    Plymouth
    Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:12
    3 hrs 35 mins Direct
    10:47
    Birmingham New Street
    Plymouth
    Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:12
    3 hrs 35 mins Direct
    11:47
    Birmingham New Street
    Plymouth
    Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:12
    3 hrs 36 mins Direct
    12:48
    Birmingham New Street
    Plymouth
    Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:12
    3 hrs 37 mins Direct
    13:49
    Birmingham New Street
    Plymouth
    Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:12
    3 hrs 35 mins Direct
    14:47
    Birmingham New Street
    Plymouth
    Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:12
    3 hrs 37 mins Direct
    15:49
    Birmingham New Street
    Plymouth
    Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:12
    3 hrs 35 mins Direct
    16:47
    Birmingham New Street
    Plymouth
    Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:12
    3 hrs 35 mins Direct
    17:47
    Birmingham New Street
    Plymouth
    Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:12
    3 hrs 35 mins Direct
    18:47
    Birmingham New Street
    Plymouth
    Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:42
    3 hrs 38 mins 1 change
    19:20
    Birmingham New Street
    Plymouth
    Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:12
    3 hrs 35 mins Direct
    19:47
    Birmingham New Street
    Plymouth
    Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:12
    3 hrs 37 mins Direct
    20:49
    Birmingham New Street
    Plymouth
    Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    18:12
    3 hrs 39 mins Direct
    21:51
    Birmingham New Street
    Plymouth
    Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    19:12
    3 hrs 38 mins Direct
    22:50
    Birmingham New Street
    Plymouth
    Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    20:12
    3 hrs 31 mins Direct
    23:43
    Birmingham New Street
    Plymouth
    Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    22:03
    7 hrs 35 mins 1 change - overtaken train
    05:38
    Birmingham New Street
    Plymouth
    Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    22:12
    7 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    05:38
    Birmingham New Street
    Plymouth
    Birmingham New Street to Plymouth

About Birmingham New Street Station

Station name Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Address Birmingham New Street station, Station Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4QA
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:15 - 23:00
Tuesday 05:15 - 23:00
Wednesday 05:15 - 23:00
Thursday 05:15 - 23:00
Friday 05:15 - 23:00
Saturday 05:15 - 23:00
Sunday 08:00 - 23:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Plymouth Station

Station name Plymouth (PLY)
Address Plymouth station, North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:25 - 20:00
Saturday 06:25 - 19:00
Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Birmingham New Street and Plymouth

The travel time between Birmingham New Street and Plymouth by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 6 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 31 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Birmingham New Street and Plymouth vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 19 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:25, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:31.

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Amenities on trains between Birmingham New Street and Plymouth can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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Yes! There are usually around 14 direct services per day from Birmingham New Street to Plymouth

CrossCountry, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Birmingham New Street and Plymouth.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Birmingham New Street and Plymouth, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.